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Live and learn on organic farms in the USA

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What is WWOOF®?

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) links visitors with organic farmers, promotes an educational and cultural exchange and builds a global community conscious of ecological farming practices.

WWOOF was founded in 1971 and is one of the world’s first educational and cultural exchange programs. Today, WWOOF is in more than 132 countries around the world (and growing).

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WWOOF in the USA

WWOOF USA is the national organization helping to create local WWOOFing opportunities in the USA and to promote sustainable farming as a lifestyle.

Visitors, or 'WWOOFers', share in daily life with their host and learn about organic agriculture, while spending about half of each day helping out on a farm.

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Be part of the WWOOF community

Be a WWOOFer

Share daily life on an organic farm, learn about sustainable lifestyles and experience new cultures.

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Be a Host

Welcome people from various walks of life and share your expertise and passion about organic farming, growing food, and living sustainably.

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Mia

Mia United States

This was my first WWOOF experience and I strongly feel I stumbled upon the greatest farm experience I could have. Jesse is an excellent farmer, father, and friend. The team I had the honor to work with made the experience even better. I learned and failed and tried again each day and finished my time on Athena’s harvest feeling growth in not only my knowledge and experience but personal growth. I’m endlessly grateful for this farm.

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Sarah

Sarah United States

Susan is amazing, and her property is absolutely magical. I enjoyed all my projects, it's always satisfying to see the finished "product.". There is plenty to keep you busy, chore wise and adventure wise. The glacier hike is awesome, an absolute must! Thank you Susan for your hospitality and lovely conversation ❤️

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Raphael

Raphael France

We had a wonderful time at the ranch. Rebecca and her sisters are very nice people, always providing us food and helping us when we needed. The accomodation was also very good. There is a ton of things to do around the ranch and the nature is amazing. Thank you so much, Merci beaucoup ! Baptiste and Raphaël

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Toni

Toni United States

Tanner and Cera were wonderful hosts. Very welcoming, accommodating, and kind. They made me feel like family and are both creative and hardworking, fun, people. Wise beyond their years, drama- free and They have a very cool vision for their homestead and plant nursery . If you can live humbly ,appreciate nature, connection, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, there is much to learn at Carya Grove! Will be back soon!

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Dani

Dani United States

I spent two weeks at the farm and absolutely loved the experience. The community was so welcoming and kind, and the land is stunningly beautiful and abundant. It was peak tomato season when I visited and eating a tomato sandwich every day was a personal highlight for me. Your gardening/farm tasks are largely self-directed, although you can always feel free to ask what needs to be done or join housemates with their allocated tasks. The “intentional community” portion of the experience ended up being my favorite part— I got to join housemates on excursions and had some really beautiful, unforgettable experiences in the area. Will miss outdoor dinners while watching the sunset. An incredible first WWOOFing experience!

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Ella

Ella United States

I spent my July at Alpha farm and it was such a special time! Alpha is rich with history and each place on the farm tells a story. The land is breathtaking, there is always wild life to observe, with trails and fields and forests, as well as a lovely little creek. Not only did I feel peace and healing in the environment but warm and welcome in the Alpha community and the larger community of Deadwood. Working on Alpha felt rewarding, knowing that I was contributing to the livelihood of a tight knit community, whether that was by gardening, or helping collect firewood, or sign painting/carving! There was always something to get done, but also the freedom to take time for yourself, and I especially enjoyed the communal spaces and dinners! I was invited into group meetings, dinners, walks; there was never a time where I felt like an outsider. And when I ended up having a health scare at the end of my stay, everyone was super helpful and willing to assist me however I needed. Thank you everyone at Alpha!! I truly hope to return someday.

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Sienna

Sienna United States

What great people! I’m so happy I ended up here, they truly started to feel like family. I weeded, fed the animals, and poop-scooped, and I loved every bit of it. Their home and property is absolutely beautiful. I’m forever grateful and feel so blessed to have had this experience. I also feel lucky to have seen such a genuine, organic love between the two of them and to have been welcomed into their lives.

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Madelyn

Madelyn United States

I LOVED every second digging in the dirt at Gardenripe. Mel welcomed me with her arms wide open the minute I stepped foot on the farm. My three week stay was not nearly long enough, I would spend a full harvest season here if I could. I will never forget my stay with Mel. I WILL be back!!

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Kevin

Kevin United States

10/10 — An Incredible First WWOOF Experience! I had such a wonderful time at Roniger’s Organics! The experience was extremely hands-on and immersive, and I felt like I learned so much in a short amount of time. Simon was an incredible teacher and taught me so much about the garden and different crops. Working in the garden was incredibly peaceful and rewarding, especially seeing the amazing variety of crops they grow. I visited during harvest season, so I got to learn the techniques for harvesting new crops almost every day, which made each day feel different and exciting. Marqui was extremely welcoming and responsive, especially since I came on such short notice. And after a long day in the garden, her homemade desserts were the perfect treat! I was also given my own cozy cabin, which made the stay feel really special. I typically live in a big city, so having the opportunity to slow down and experience country life was exactly the kind of reset I needed. This was my first WWOOF experience and my first time in Idaho, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. I felt incredibly welcomed, fulfilled, and grateful for my time at Roniger’s Organics. 10/10 experience — I would absolutely recommend it!

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Baptiste

Baptiste France

Hey everyone ! This Wwoofing experience was by far one of the best I had so far ! The work there is great and quite manageable. The food that Rebecca made was great and authentic. And if like me, you enjoy spending time in nature and sighting wildlife, this is a place for you ! Best regards.

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Jo

Jo United States

It's hard to sum up a much-needed month of nature, community, and beauty, leading to the closeness I now feel with Andrew, Lauren, and their family. Right away when I arrived in New Hampshire I felt welcomed. It was mid June, a truly lovely time of year in that part of the country. I felt throughout my visit like I had arrived at just the right time, because of the gorgeous weather and the crops starting to turn but also because of the family's new baby, new location and community, and much newness in my own life that led me there. I spent time each day working on the farm, a community-owned property that is mostly cared for by a small farm team, weeding and watering and harvesting. We also cared for the animals, moving the chickens and cows and sheep around the fields. I spent a good deal of time, by choice, on domestic labor, when it felt like the most helpful thing to do. I really enjoyed trying out recipes based on whatever abundance of vegetables were available. I processed many garlic scapes into pesto and learned almost every way to cook a zucchini :) For logistics: staying with Lauren and Andrew feels more like visiting friends and becoming enmeshed with their life, rather than getting a job on a farm. If you're into that, their place could be for you. There's a little town you can get to by car, or a long walk, with bookstores and bars. There are also lakes to swim and mountains to climb nearby. Overall I would highly recommend and hope to be back very soon!

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Matthew

Matthew United States

A rewarding wwoof for those who want to learn homestead management with a focus on animals (horses, donkey, goats, pig, chickens, geese, ducks) Most important: Henry prioritized my safety and regularly checked in with me. I wwoofed in one of the hottest months in Florida (August), and not once did Henry pressure or guilt me to get more done. I was eager to work and Henry, several times, assured me I could take a break. Best parts about Henry and Sven's place: You will learn so much. How to feed, how to milk, fence maintenance, homestead maintenance (wells, water etc), mucking, grubbing, and more. I walked away from this experience feeling significantly more competent in the rhythms of a homestead and how to tend to them. Henry loves animals in a way that I have had little exposure to. His life revolves around their care (he has about 20 animals) and being affectionate towards them. But not once did he lecture me or patronize me about animal care. He is so humble when it comes to his love for animals, and this created a great environment for me to soak up how he cares for them as I move on to my next wwoof with more animal management. Henry loves to cycle, and Sven's place is directly on a massive bike trail. You must bring a bike here! It makes it all the more fun. Thank you to Henry for creating a relaxed, humble environment. I am glad I have had a hand in Sven's Place and would love to come back and help him knock out more projects.

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